Tips for Remembering to Change Your Air Filter

April 12, 2016
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Roth Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

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With warmer weather on the way, this is a good time to make sure your HVAC
system is ready for the cooling season. One of the most important tasks
to perform during this time is changing your air filter. This helps ensure
that your system can run efficiently, and it also improves the air quality
in your Portland home by removing filters covered in dust and debris.
If you have trouble remembering to change your filter, keep the following
tips in mind.

Label the Filters

Write the date that each filter should be changed on the cardboard edge
with a permanent marker. When you’re not sure how long it’s
been since you last changed filters, just look on these labels to see
when you need to replace your current filter.

Set Reminders

Create a reminder on your phone, tablet or computer to let you know that
it’s time to change your air filter. How often you need to change
it depends on the types of filters you use. For example, high-efficiency
filters usually don’t need to be changed as often, but this can
make you more likely to forget to perform this task. Having a reminder
on one of your electronic devices helps ensure that you won’t forget
to change filters.

Store Filters in a Noticeable Spot

Having air filters stored in an out-of-the-way spot means you’re
more likely to forget about them. Keeping them out in the open, such as
on a shelf in your laundry room, can help you remember to change them
on schedule. Consider putting a sticky note with the date they need to
be changed on them in order to remind yourself.

Make It Part of Seasonal Cleaning

Plan on changing your air filter while doing other seasonal cleaning tasks,
such as washing windows in spring or cleaning the gutters in fall. Grouping
these tasks together can be a helpful reminder.